How far is Brent, FL from Highland City, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Highland City, FL is about 463.2 miles (745.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 366.4 miles (589.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Highland City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Highland City.
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Start on East Brent Lane
701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
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Continue on Brent Lane
2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane
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Turn left
1811 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North
2883 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1598 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
34.9 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North
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Continue on North Florida Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn left
7.9 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Bartow Road
698 ft · 18 sec · Bartow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bartow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Highland City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
283 mi · 05h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Brent and Partly Sunny near Highland City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Highland City?
The road trip is about 463.2 miles (745.5 km) and usually takes 08h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.6 miles from Brent and 231.6 miles from Highland City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 366.4 miles (589.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.78 one way or $135.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Highland City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brent and Partly Sunny near Highland City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Highland City. Straight-line distance: 366.43 mi (589.72 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland City
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 10,834 |
| Coordinates | 27.9653000, -81.8778600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland City (-81.87786, 27.9653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 745 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $67.78 | $135.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $75.10 | $150.20 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $80.00 | $160.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $71.08 | $142.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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